Hi, I have just started collecting penn reels and have 4/0s,6/0 114h and 9/0s plan on getting more penn reels Wondered what parts normally need replaced,or what parts you like to keep on hand? So far.. I grabbed some random parts off eBay :)got them today. Going to place an order with scotts for drag sets,and thought I may as well add a few other things Should I get gears,extra screws,springs,any ideas?What are the most common screws? And do you buy in bulk packs? I plan on replacing all the chewed up looking ones.I imagine I will have lots more questions Thanks

Smooth Drag for Delrin Under gear washers, and sometimes top of stack smoothness.

Actually, that is about it -- everything else you run into will be on a case by case basis -- really shouldn't stock every possibility if rarely used.

Parts can be ordered and received in just a few days.

IMO.

Best,

Fred

Plus, If you were doing a lot of 209's and 500's -- just buy a half dozen or so of each from Wal-Mart to strip down for the parts bins. At about $60 - $65 each -- free shipping, all parts fit, no brainer -- and plenty of parts left over.

Best,

Fred

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any idea on some of the screw sizes? if I knew I will get a machine screw tap and die set it should have the pitch gauge in it And can order the most common screws and if necessary cut to size I used to have all sorts of tools but when I got down and we down sized and moved to smaller place when I was so weak and shakey couldn't use simple tools for a few years I gave a lot of things away....docs were wrong about me cause I am still kicking now I am doing mostly ok and need to rebuy a few things LOL I sure have been noticing that prices went way up and quality of many tools is lacking!

Smooth Drag for Delrin Under gear washers, and sometimes top of stack smoothness.

Actually, that is about it -- everything else you run into will be on a case by case basis -- really shouldn't stock every possibility if rarely used.

Parts can be ordered and received in just a few days.

IMO.

Best,

Fred

Plus, If you were doing a lot of 209's and 500's -- just buy a half dozen or so of each from Wal-Mart to strip down for the parts bins. At about $60 - $65 each -- free shipping, all parts fit, no brainer -- and plenty of parts left over.

Rick, the screws I use the most are 5-40 (for side plates) . I usually purchase fillister hd or flat hd from Mcmaster in 5-40 x 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4" lengths. The longer ones can be cut down for any custom work.

Allen, fillister, and flat head can be had from mickeymaster at reasonable prices. For oval head screws I buy flat hds, put a bit of tape around them and chuck them in a drill or drill press and dome them up with a file and give them a quick polish with emery. They work out great and end up costing about a nickel apiece.

Fred, I ordered drag sets and a variety of things for reels I have from pennpartscotts yesterday including some common screws,and springs for reels I don't have just to have on hand .And a few parts off eBay (i need to fill a few parts bins) Lou, I will order some boxes of the 5-40 ,to have handy for when I need to make certain size or need or want it quick. I have had to modify things in the past when I couldn't find what I needed and It beats driving 50 or more miles for a little thing Thanks Rick